The responsibilities of the Board of Education are to:

• Determine an educational philosophy and priorities for the district and set goals and objectives accordingly.
• Select and employ a Superintendent as chief administrative officer of the school.
  
• Employ personnel upon nomination and recommendation of the Superintendent.
  
• To fix the compensation of all school personnel.
  
• To require and evaluate the reports of the Superintendent concerning the progress and the financial condition of the district.
  
• To select architects, purchase sites, initiate and approve building plans and specifications for new building and alterations or additions to present buildings.
  
• To consider and adopt an annual district budget prepared by the Superintendent and Business Manager.
  
• To contract for service and materials considered necessary and appropriate for the district.
  
• To adopt policies, plans and procedures to guide its officers and employees.
  
• To assist in presenting to the public the needs and progress of the school district.
  
• To provide for an annual audit for all school funds.
  
• To review the quality of instruction as required by law through the process of an adopted evaluation procedure of certified employees.
• To perform the specific duties imposed upon the Board by Kansas Statutes.
• To advise and counsel the Superintendent on his recommendations concerning the schools.